Game appliance



MEE Ch 13, was. 1,662,278

C. A. NELSON GAME APPLIANCE Filed May 19, 1926 JIJVEWIEF V Chaz'ies d ZZeZson Patented Mar. 13, 1928.

UNITED STATES CHAR-LES A. NELSON, OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.

GAME APPLIANCE.

Application fled May 19,

This invention relates to improvments in missiles for games wherein a missile'is di-- rected through the air towards impaling means, and more particularly to a circular missle, of a type heretofore permanently fixed in form, which may be readily assembled and dismantled to facilitate the convenient carrying or packing of the same.

Previously known devices of this character have usually been made in permanent form, and, since such devices are especially adapted for use at outdoor gatherings, have proven objectionable in that they occupy cons1derable space and cannot be carried as convenientl as is usually desired.

With these objections in view it is accordingly an object of this invention to provide a circular or ring-like missile for games, which missile is adapted to be easily dismantle-d to occupy a minimum space and may be packed in a compact case if so desired.

Another object of this invention is to provide a split ring of the class described, for various use-sand purposes which is adapted to assume a substantially straight form when its ends are disengaged.

A further object of this invention s to provide an appliance of the class described, having a concealed but readily accessible connection, and which is very rigid and durable.

Other and further important objects and advantages of this invention will be apparent from the disclosures in the specification and accompanying drawings.

This invention (in a preferred form) is illustrated in the drawings and hereinafter more fully described.

In the drawings:

Figure 1 shows a perspective view of individuals in the act of playing a game em: ploying appliances embodying features of the present invention.

Figure 2 is a perspective view of a sword and ring employed in a game which the 1nd1- viduals shown in Figure 1 are in the act of playing.

Figure 3 is a sectional v1ew of a spllt r ng showing a detachable connection embodying features of the present invention.'

Figure 4 is a sectional view showing a modified form of connection for the purpose specified.

Figure 5 is a plan view of dismantled appliances shown in the above figures.

The appliances selected for illustration 1926. Serial No. 110,048.

are, in this instance, adapted for use in playmg a game wherein the purpose is to have a group of individuals stationed at bases preferably defining a circle so that the individual possessed of the ring 10 may throw it in the direction of any one of the other individuals who are each provided with a sword 11 or like implement to receive the ring thereon while the latter is being flung through the air. The. individual in the proximate vicinity of the flying rin r must attempt to pierce the hole defined by the ring with a view to successfully complete the act, which for the present purpose may be termed a ringer. Each ringer may be given some numerical value, whereas an unsuccessful attempt will be counted or charged against the individuals who fail to successfully receive the ring on their respective implement.

The ring selected for illustration, in this instance, comprises an elongated member 12 composed of any suitable flexible material such as an alloy of copper or the like, having reduced ends 13 adapted to receive thereonr cooperating members to effect a connection therebetween.

The cooperating members shown consist of a tubular member 14 slittedlongitudinally around the periphery thereof, as at 15, to render the member 14 radially expansible. The member 14 is secured to the reduced portion 13 of one end of the member or rod 12 by any appropriate means such as the rivet 16 which preferably has its heads countersunk in the member 14. As shown the member 14 is curved inwardly at the free extremity thereof so as to present a reduced axial hole 17 therein, the size of which can be selectively varied by expanding or contracting the member 14.

Associated with the other endof the member 12 is a spear-shaped member 18 having a reduced neck 19 integral therewith. Obviously the member 18 may be otherwise secured to the member 12 in any appropriate manner, since in some instances it may be desirable to employ the connection for some other purpose.

It is to be noted that the slitted tubular member 14, which is resilient and expansible, may be normally contracted so that when the member 18 is axially introduced therein, the hole 17 thereof will yield to permit its entry, whereupon the member 14 will contract to enga e the reduced portion or neck 19 thereby e ectin a connection therebetween. To maintain t 1e members 14 and 18 in engagement, the pliable rubber or leather covering 22 of the rod 12 is projected over the connection to normally embrace the expansible member 14 which is thereby held in positive engagement with the neck 13 after the head 18 is axially positioned therein.

lVith the arrangement of parts above described it will be apparent that a novel connection has been provided whereby the free ends of one or more members may be detachably connected by merely bringing the ends together axially so as to establish entry of the head 18 within the member 14.

The structure shown in Figure 4 is a modified form of a connection which also enables a ready connection between two members. The ends 23 of the rod 12 are, in this instance, cut on the bias, and the adjacent faces thereof are provided with a cutout or toothed portion :24 complementary to the ends 23 so that interengagement can readily be effected. The pliable covering 22, in this instance, is also cut on a bias inclined op osite to that of the biased ends of the rod so that the covering 22 will bear against the ends to hold them in engagement. To disconnect the members it is only necessary to separate the ends of the pliable covering 22 whereupon the cooperating members 23 and 24 may be disengaged.

I am aware that many changes may be made. and numerous details of construction may be varied through a wide range without departing from the principles of this invention, and I therefore do not purpose limiting the patent granted hereon, otherwise than necessitated by the prior art.

I claim as my invention:

1. The combination with a split ring, of a spear-shaped member on one end thereof, a longitudinally slitted radially expansible member adapted to axially receive said spear-shaped member to normally effect a connection therebetween, and a pliable covering for said ring arranged to embrace said expansible member to maintain it normally contracted against axial removal of said spear-shaped member.

2. In a device of the class described, a ring comprising a normally straight flexible member, a resilient covering around said member, cooperating means on the ends of said member to hold said ends in engagement, said covering enclosing said means and maintaining said engagement.

3. In a game appliance, a ring comprising a normally straight flexible member, complemental and cooperating means on the ends of said member to hold said ends in engagement, and a pliable and resilient split covering enclosing said member, said covering adapted to be forced back adjacent its ends to permit the ends of said member to be released.

4. In a device of the class described, a normally longitudinal member comprising a flexible metallic core and a flexible and resilient covering therearound, a spearshaped member on one end of said core and integral therewith, and a slitted resilient. member on the other end of said core adapted to engage said spear-shaped memher, said covering enclosing and maintaining said engagement.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name.

CHARLES A. NELSON. 

